Assistant professor, Soonchunhyang University, South Korea
The Associate Professor is a dedicated nursing professional with a strong academic background and extensive experience in patient care and education. With a Ph.D. degree from Korea University Graduate School of Nursing Science, she has established herself as a researcher and educator in the field of nursing. Currently, she serves as an Assistant Professor at Soonchunhyang University’s School of Nursing, where she imparts knowledge and skills to the next generation of nurses. Her research focuses on improving patient care, particularly for vulnerable populations such as the elderly and those with dementia. Through her scientific publications and presentations, she contributes to the advancement of nursing science and practice.
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🎓 Education
– Ph.D. Degree: Korea University Graduate School of Nursing Science (2011) 🎓– *MSN Degree*: Korea University Graduate School of Nursing Science (2006) 📚– *Bachelor’s Degree*: Korea University College of Nursing Science (2006) 🛠️– *Registered Nurse License*: The Ministry of Health and Welfare (No 224617)
👨🔬 Experience
Registered Nurse: Hemodialysis Unit, Korea University Guro Hospital (2006.02 ~ 2012.08) 🏥 Instructor: Red Cross College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea (2015.03 ~ 2022.09) 📖 Assistant Professor: School of Nursing, Soonchunhyang University, Cheonan, Korea (2022.09 ~ present)
Awards and Honors
– *National Research Foundation of Korea grant*: Funded by the Korea government (NRF-2021R1I1A1A01048956) 💸– *Poster presentation*: Spring Conference of Korean Academy of Fundamentals of Nursing (2012) 🎉– *Poster presentation*: The 20th IAGG WORLD CONGRESS OF GERONTOLOGY AND GERIATRICS (2013
🔍 Research Interest
– *Patient care*: Improving care for vulnerable populations, such as the elderly and those with dementia 👴– *Nursing science*: Advancing nursing practice through research and education 🔬– *Practical algorithm development*: Creating practical algorithms for managing dehydration/electrolyte imbalance in nursing home residents
📚 Publications
Son, Y.-J., Han, J., Kim, E.Y. (2025). Shared decision-making in choosing dialysis modalities for patients with chronic kidney disease: An evolutionary concept analysis. Nursing & Health Sciences, 27, e70099. https://doi.org/10.1111/nhs.70099
Kim, E.Y., Lee, Y.-N., Chang, S.O. (2025). How nursing home nurses who care for residents with dementia experience the moral distress: A phenomenography study. Nursing Open, 12, e70171. https://doi.org/10.1002/nop2.70171
Hong, S.J., Kim, E.Y. (2024). General hospital nurses’ experience and perception of person-centered care: A phenomenological study. Nursing & Health Sciences, 26(4), e70007. https://doi.org/10.1111/nhs.70007
Son, Y.-J., Baek, K.-H., Kim, E.Y. (2024). Longitudinal trajectories of self-reported cognitive function and associated factors among older cancer survivors. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 46(9), 674-684. https://doi.org/10.1177/01939459241273390
Son, Y.J., Kim, D.Y., Choi, Y.G., Kim, E.Y. (2023). Eight-year trajectories and predictors of cognitive function in community-dwelling Korean older adults with cardiovascular diseases. Journal of Nursing Scholarship, 56(1), 153-163. https://doi.org/10.1111/jnu.12930
Kim, E.Y., Hong, S.J. (2023). Real-life experiences of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy in patients with cancer: A qualitative meta-synthesis study. Seminars in Oncology Nursing, 39(5), 151499. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.soncn.2023.151499
Son, Y.-J., Kim, E.Y. (2023). The effectiveness and usability of a novel mobile phone-based self-care intervention for patients with heart failure: A mixed-methods pilot study. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 22(3), 254–263. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjcn/zvac077
Kim, T.Y., Kim, E.Y., Chang, S.O. (2023). Exploring post-transplant life in kidney transplant recipients taking immunosuppressive medication: A phenomenological study. Collegian, 30(2), 278-285. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.colegn.2022.08.011
Lee, Y.N., Kim, E.Y. (2022). Experiences of nurses caring for hemodialysis patients: A qualitative meta-synthesis study. Korean Journal of Adult Nursing, 34(2), 168-177. https://doi.org/10.7475/kjan.2022.34.2.168
Kim, E.Y., Chang, S.O. (2022). Exploring nurse perceptions and experiences of resilience: A meta-synthesis study. BMC Nursing, 21, 26. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-021-00803-z
Chang, S.O., Kim, E.Y. (2022). The resilience of nursing staff in nursing homes: Concept development applying a hybrid model. BMC Nursing, 21, 129. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-022-00913-2
Chang, S.O., Kim, E.Y. (2022). Ways that nursing home nursing staff build resilience: A phenomenographic approach. BMC Geriatrics, 22, 861. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-03582-7
Kim, E.Y., Chang, S.O. (2022). Exploring carer resilience in the context of dementia: A meta-synthesis. BMC Geriatrics, 22, 806. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-022-03516-3
Shin, J.W., Kim, E.Y., Son, Y.J. (2022). Home-dwelling older adults’ experiences of living with both frailty and multimorbidity: A meta-ethnography. Geriatric Nursing, 47, 191-200. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gerinurse.2022.07.015
Kim, E.Y., Chang, S.O. (2022). A meta-synthesis study of person-centered care experience from the perspective of nursing home residents. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(14), 8576. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19148576
Kim, E.Y., Chang, S.O. (2022). Person-centered care experience of nursing home workers: A qualitative meta-synthesis study. Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing, 24(1), 33-46. https://doi.org/10.17079/jkgn.2022.24.1.33
Kim, E.Y., Lee, Y.N. (2022). Coexisting with the life of patients with hemodialysis: Qualitative meta-synthesis study of life of caregivers of patients with hemodialysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(4), 2163. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19042163
Kang, M., Kim, E.Y., Chang, S.O. (2022). Nurses’ management of older patients with post-anesthesia delirium: A Q methodology approach. Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing, 24(4), 454-463. https://doi.org/10.17079/jkgn.2022.24.4.454
Kim, E.Y., Hong, S.J. (2021). Decision-making experience of older patients with cancer in choosing treatment: A qualitative meta-synthesis study. Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing, 23(4), 418-430. https://doi.org/10.17079/jkgn.2021.23.4.418
Kim, E.Y., Chang, S.O. (2021). Qualitative meta-synthesis of nurses’ caring experience for people with dementia. Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing, 28(3), 372-383. https://doi.org/10.7739/jkafn.2021.28.3.372
Conclusion
The researcher demonstrates potential for the Best Researcher Award, with a strong academic background, research experience, and teaching experience. By addressing areas for improvement, such as strengthening her publication record, engaging in international collaborations, and defining a clear research focus, she can further solidify her position as a leading researcher in her field.